St. Catharines Public Library

05/30/2026

We offer a ton of self-help non-fiction books on a variety of topics to help you learn new skills, practice personal development, and even train your dog... unfortunately, we can't guarantee every book will work for every customer 😅

05/27/2026

This weekend, author Rachel Crane will join us for an exciting literary experience featuring her children's book The Night the Library Stayed Open!

🗓 Saturday, May 30
⏰2PM
📍Merritt Branch

Lock in your weekend plans! Register for free: https://events.myscpl.ca/event/3997901

05/26/2026

This is St. Catharines' first commercial greenhouse, built by John Holder c. 1863. Rosebank Nursery sold prize-winning dahlias, gladioli, cucumber, and strawberries on Queenston Street, just across from the end of Page Street. Rosebank Nursery operated until c. 1898, when John Holder sold it due to ill health. He died just a few years later in November, 1901.

R.L. Dunn, who had operated a florist business on Ontario Street, sold his property and moved to Queenston Street in 1902. The Dunn family operated a florist business on Queenston Street for 110 years, until Bob Dunn retired in 2008. He passed away in 2025, at the age of 86.

This year, dive deeper into the history of St. Catharines to mark the city's 150th anniversary with us. Throughout 2026, be on the lookout for programs and events that celebrate this incredible milestone.

Check out this photo and more in our historical images collection: https://bmd.stcatharines.library.on.ca/en/3197466/data

05/22/2026

Taking our SCPL card on a walk so it can enjoy all the lovely sights in our city!

05/21/2026

Heads up 📢 Demolition of the 68 Church Street building begins on Monday, May 25. There are some anticipated disruptions to the area near the Central Library - please plan your visit accordingly and allow for extra time for possible road closures. Check out the Niagara Region's post for more details!

05/20/2026

Your feedback will help shape the future of SCPL which is why we have extended our survey deadline so that everyone has the chance to contribute!

Complete our Community Needs Assessment survey by Sunday, May 24 at 11:59pm to help us understand how we can better serve the St. Catharines community.

Take the survey: https://www.myscpl.ca/community-needs-assessment/

05/20/2026

The Brock Library is popping up at SCPL to help you learn all about their services and offerings! Stop by the Merritt branch to have your questions answered, share a story, or register for a Community Borrower Card.

🗓 Tuesday, May 26
⏰10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍Merritt Branch

No registration required - simply swing by!

05/19/2026

As the OneRead, OneSTC event date quickly approaches, SCPL and the City of St. Catharines invite you to join us for a thrilling author talk with award-winning Canadian author Terry Fallis to discuss his latest novel, The Marionette.

Even better, everyone registered for the event will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a copy of the book and some awesome swag from the City. Already registered? You're automatically entered into the draw!

We can't wait to see you on June 11! For full event details, visit the library's Events Calendar: https://events.myscpl.ca/event/4009673

Register for OneRead, OneSTC before May 29 for a chance to win a St. Catharines 150 prize pack and a copy of The Marionette.

Already registered? You’re automatically entered.

Join us on June 11 at the Lockview Lounge as I sit down with Terry Fallis for a conversation about The Marionette. Doors open at 6 pm and the event begins at 6:30 pm.

📍Link in bio to register

05/19/2026

Curious about what's happening this June? One thing is certain: the library has some awesome programs that you won’t want to miss! Take a look at our events calendar and secure your place for June's lineup now: https://events.myscpl.ca